Nuno Santos and Daniel Bragança thrill Sporting fans (video) | OneFootball

Nuno Santos and Daniel Bragança have been sidelined since last season due to physical problems. The duo are preparing their return to the pitch and sent Sporting fans into raptures by showing they are already doing ball exercises.

On social media, Nuno Santos shared a video with Daniel Bragança in which the Sporting winger and midfielder exchange the ball in a drill carried out in one of the gyms at the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy. “It’s ‘a lot of’ free time,” wrote the number 23.

. Although he is almost fit, Sporting’s medical department doesn’t want to take any risks, given the severity of the injury. As for Daniel Bragança, as our newspaper revealed in a Leonino Exclusive, he is only expected to return in 2026.

In 2024/25, wearing the Sporting shirt, Nuno Santos – valued at 7 million euros – made just 10 appearances: seven in Liga Portugal Betclic, two in the Champions League and one in the Portuguese Cup. In the 606 minutes he spent on the pitch, the player scored one goal (Sturm Graz) and provided one assist (Portimonense)..

Meanwhile, Daniel Bragança – valued at 12 million euros – played 29 matches: 18 in Liga Portugal Betclic, eight in the Champions League, two in the Portuguese Cup and one in the Super Cup. In 1,590 minutes played, he scored four goals and provided nine assists.

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